Who will lead us?
- One who prepares and delivers effective, Biblically based sermons
- One whose ministry is based upon Scripture and not opinion
- One who preaches from the entirety of Scripture
- One who will teach Biblical truths and will assist in helping their application to our lives
- One who is able to relate to all ages while challenging our Biblical Understanding
- One who understands Scripture and how Scripture intersects our daily lives
Desired attributes
- One who is called by God to serve Boykins Baptist Church
- One who is honest and trustworthy, prayerful and wise
- One who will live among us and love us
- One who loves all our church family
- One who is able to relate to our young people
- One who is comfortable with their own moderate theology
- One who is able to involve new people in our community
Ministry priorities
- Working with Deacons and leadership to reestablish a vision for the church
- Encouraging lay leadership in the congregation
- Pastoral care of church members and families including home visits, hospital visits, or care facilities
- Support mission causes – local, national and international
Preferred characteristics
- Models decision making, while emphasizing lay involvement
- Seeks to mentor young people
- Professional Integrity
- A balance between formality and relaxed
- Collaborative leadership that is inspired by God
- Traditional, yet seeks innovation
- Creative manager
- Competent Counselor